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Bring back pelmets...
Posted by Cathy Debenham on 4th March 2009 at 8:26 am
Pelmets always struck me as a bit old hat; I associate them with big, bold patterns, rich fabrics, swags, tassels and stately homes. But maybe it’s time they were rebranded because pelmets are a key element in making your home more energy efficient. Especially if, like most of us, you haven’t go…
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[Auto-Saved] Does DIY double glazing work?
Posted by Tim Pullen on 8th April 2010 at 9:36 am
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Q: Would attaching a 4mm polycarbonate sheet to a single glazed window with magnetic tape (giving an air gap of 3mm) be worthwhile as thermal insulation? Is a 3mm gap too small to be effective? A: A single glazed window will have a U-value of around 5.4W/m2K. A 4mm thick sheet of polycarb…
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Does DIY double glazing work?
Posted by Tim Pullen on 14th April 2010 at 9:10 am
Q: Would attaching a 4mm polycarbonate sheet to a single glazed window with magnetic tape (giving an air gap of 3mm) be worthwhile as thermal insulation? Is a 3mm gap too small to be effective? A: A single glazed window will have a U-value of around 5.4W/m2K. A 4mm thick sheet of polycarbonate (a…
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Get ready for winter: make your house cosy
Posted by Cathy Debenham on 5th November 2010 at 9:40 am
Last winter was one of shivering on the sofa, extra jumpers, and exorbitant heating bills. If you haven't already done anything to make your house a bit cosier, and warmer for winter, now's the time to get on and do it. The great news is that there are lots of small, practical and cheap things t…
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Keep warm; spend less
Posted by Cathy Debenham on 24th October 2011 at 5:28 am
Being cold is miserable. Yet, as energy prices rocket, lots of people will be cold this winter. The dominant narrative about how to get round this focuses on knocking the big six energy companies, and urges us to swap supplier to find a lower price. While I don't argue with this, it's also a grea…
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How to stop draughts coming through your floor boards: a case study
Posted by Gilly Jones on 18th November 2011 at 8:34 am
As I have no DIY skills to speak of, I was particularly pleased with my recent effort to reduce the draughts whistling through the floor boards in my newly revamped bathroom. After a bit of research on the Internet, I sceptically ordered a roll of StopGap, a flexible springy plastic strip which…
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